Woooo Andy Murray!

I know in this chapter timings aren't perfect

Also this scene might be upsetting for some readers, so I'm sorry :( but this is a warning xxxxx

'Eddie..? What are you doing her?!' Rachel stammered she was completely in shock

'I just couldn't stop thinking about you, I've spent Christmas alone and I know you have too and it's not right, and you're just alway on my mind Rach'

'Eddie I thought you were with Mel and Philip and what about your child?'

'Rachel that's not funny'

Rachel looked blankly at Eddie obviously confused

'She didn't tell you?'

Rachel was still confused 'I think you better come in'

Eddie made his way into Rachel's lounge, after all he'd been there so many times before, he knew where he was going

Rachel walked in behind him 'well?' She asked suspiciously

'Well it was almost a year ago since you frightened me to death and walke in front of Ralph'

Rachel shuddered at the memory

'And when Melissa announced she was with child with my baby' Eddie looked like he was about to cry at the mention of the baby

'Yes Eddie, I know all this, but I stand by what I said I can't be with you, and an aunt to your daughter'

'She really hasn't told you has she?'

'Eddie tell me what?' Rachel said with exasperation

Eddie looked down at the floor trying to hide his tears, this broke Rachel's heart, she went to go and hug her old deputy head

'Eddie tell me' she said a bit more softly

'Mel... Mel miscarried in the 5th month'

He started to shake, his only comfort was that Rachel's arms were now wrapped around him, gently holding his fragile state

After a few moments, Eddie pulled away and sat on the sofa, Rachel quickly joined him although reminded herself to keep some distance between them

Eddie then pulled out his wallet and showed Rachel a sonogram 'Florence Taylor Lawson, i never got to hold her, the only time I was close to her was carrying her small coffin in the church. She would have been beautiful, although no boys would be allowed into her room until she was at least thirty' Eddie laughed, trying again not to cry

'Oh Eddie I'm so sorry for your loss, I thought it odd Mel not sending me any pictures but we hadn't left on good terms, so I didn't push her, oh love I really am sorry'

'It should be me who's sorry, you were the one from the start, not Melissa'

They both looked at each other, their faces pained with regret.

Eddie broke the silence 'Mel promised me she'd tell you, as we weren't an item and after Florence passed away I felt no obligation to be with her. So I waited and waited for you to make contact, I didn't want to make the first move as I knew how much I'd hurt you. But tonight I just didn't want either of us to be alone, and oh my god I'm sorry I thought you knew, what a way to ruin your Christmas Rach'

'It's ok. Im angry at Mel, she knew how love it took me to get over you and she remained silent, what a scheming cow! its weird though, We've both been through a lot this year, and it's funny how we've both come together again though' Rachel smiled to herself 'right I know lets finish Christmas on a high and I'll go get some wine'

'Rach, thanks for this, and you still look as beautiful as ever'

Rachel blushed, she felt like a schoolchild. 'You're not to bad yourself' she thought to herself

five minutes later, Rachel returned with a bottle of red wine

One bottle lead to another bottle, the pair had filled each other in with what had gone on in the past year. Rachel told Eddie about Adam and Alicia

When the topic of Adam creeped up, Rachel noticed a hint of jealousy in Eddie's voice, even though she'd never admit it, it felt good knowing Eddie wanted her.

Rachel didn't know how Eddie would take her having a daughter. But he seemed as relaxed as ever and joked about it 'oh god, another Mason to put up with... I can only just handle one'

Rachel drunkenly slurred back a reply 'and handled me you did Me Lawson, you handled me very well'

The conversation turned into. Flirting session between the two, and free three bottles of wine were completed, Eddie leaned in for a kiss

Rachel reacted straight away, giving in to her feelings, and answering Eddie's kiss with an equal amount of passion

'Well Mr Lawson you can have a gust room or you can share my bed' Rachel giggled, the alcohol had fully taken over

'Oh Miss Mason how could I possibly refuse'

Rachel lead Eddie out by the hand and up towards her room.

That night the love they still had for each other became apparent and they fell asleep content...

How will Alicia react to reddie?

And what will happen when Mel and phil join them for Xmas celebrations?

Sparks will fly I promise

Also I'm thinking of creating an M rated story focusing on reddie but based on this story ...what do you guys think?

Much love :)